Chapter 136: Development Issues

Chapter 136: The Issue of Expansion

The two of them leisurely ate and drank, and around seven o’clock, slightly intoxicated, Wang Jian escorted Yue Feiya out of the Imperial Grand Hotel and drove toward the Qingli Pavilion. Qingli Pavilion was a high-end club in the provincial capital—though it was called a club, in reality, it was an upscale red-light district, accessible only to the wealthy or the powerful.

Qingli Pavilion operated under a very strict membership system. Wang Jian had spent a considerable amount of money to finally secure a membership card. Given the exorbitant prices inside, Wang Jian could only afford to come once a week. This time, to please Yue Feiya, he had to splurge extravagantly—damn it!

Yue Feiya was thoroughly familiar with this place. He often came here, but yesterday, having just arrived and immediately busy with gatherings, he hadn't had the chance to visit. Now that Wang Jian was taking him, naturally, he was delighted—especially since he wouldn’t have to pay. Such a good opportunity was not to be missed.

“Ah, Young Master Yue, what wind blows you here? It’s been a while since your last visit! Welcome, welcome!” The club owner greeted Yue Feiya enthusiastically upon his arrival. After all, for the club to thrive long-term in the provincial capital, it was crucial to curry favor with young masters like Yue Feiya. Without their backing, the club would struggle to survive.

“Heh, Boss Wang, you’re too kind. I’ve just been busy with my studies, so I haven’t returned much. By the way, this is Young Master Wang, my brother!” Yue Feiya smiled lightly, knowing how to play his cards. If he showed Wang Jian a little kindness now, he could secure his loyalty and have him work wholeheartedly on his behalf.

“Oh, Young Master Wang! Welcome, welcome!” The club owner warmly shook Wang Jian’s hand and then led both of them inside. Naturally, he immediately arranged for hostesses to attend to them. Yue Feiya was thoroughly enjoying himself.

After indulging thoroughly, Yue Feiya lay comfortably on the bed. Though it lasted only a few brief minutes, he had released all the tension within his body. Damn, it felt good. Suddenly, he remembered he needed to make a call. He grabbed the phone nearby and dialed a familiar number.

“Hello, Young Master!”

“Xiao Hei, arrange something for me—take care of someone!” Yue Feiya said lazily. Damn, he was going to teach Ye Feng a harsh lesson. From the other end came a respectful male voice: “Understood, Young Master. Just say the word, and I’ll arrange it immediately. I’ll make sure you’re satisfied.”

“Hmm, that person’s name is Ye Feng. I think he’s at the Chenlong Club now. Go and take him out for me!” Yue Feiya ordered, full of hatred, especially recalling what happened last night. “Damn him for embarrassing me—I’ll make sure he’s finished!”

“Ye Feng, got it, Young Master. I’ve noted it!” came the respectful reply. Yue Feiya hung up, then lay back to enjoy the moment. Although he had vented his anger, exhaustion left him no choice but to rest on the bed.

***

“Haha, Brother Feng, your method really works! Now that those flies aren’t bothering us anymore, our club’s business is picking up again,” Ma Long said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration. Brother Feng was truly Brother Feng—one move and those pests dared not return.

“You must be pleased now. Zhang Wei told me that you were quite anxious and worried not long ago,” Ye Feng smiled faintly, raising his glass. “Come, have a drink. Trust me, everything will be fine, and our club won’t be interrupted by those pests anymore.”

“Heh, of course! As long as Brother Feng is here, we have nothing to worry about!” Ma Long said happily, clinking glasses with Ye Feng before draining his drink. They exchanged a knowing smile.

“Brother Feng, how’s the security company coming along? The guys are eager to get started!” Ma Long asked.

“Heh, no rush. Sister Shan told me yesterday it’s almost ready. In a few days, when the gun permit is approved, Chu Yun will go register the company. That’s about it,” Ye Feng said thoughtfully. The gun permit was the hardest part. Once that was settled, everything else was just a matter of money.

“Good! Damn, following Brother Feng means we can accomplish great things. By the way, I want to go over there too,” Ma Long said eagerly, imagining showing off with a firearm, traveling and maybe even having some romantic adventures—he found the thought thrilling.

“Why would you go there now? You’ve just stabilized things here; focus on the club first. Over there, Chu Yun, Zhenhua, and Chen Xiang are handling it. Actually, I just had an idea,” Ye Feng said slowly. After unexpectedly gaining a million last night, a new thought struck him.

“Oh? Brother Feng has an idea? Your ideas are never simple, heh!” Ma Long beamed, flattering Ye Feng. Ye Feng shot him a glare, “Do you always have to flatter me? I haven’t even said what the idea is yet. Maybe I’m telling you to go die!”

“Don’t be like that, Brother Feng! You must be joking. Please tell me what your idea is!” Ma Long wiped sweat from his brow, worried Ye Feng’s words were serious. He hadn’t even had the chance to court any girls yet—how could he just give up now?

“Well, here’s the thing. I thought, once the club’s business gradually expands and funds are sufficient, we could broaden our operations. We could form a conglomerate, managing clubs, hotels, catering, and so on. What do you think?” Ye Feng smiled slightly. This was just a concept for now, with Red Bull taking the lead.

“That’s not a bad idea. The provincial capital’s situation isn’t too optimistic. The clubs are dominated by the Invincible Gang. The Huang Group is well-known in real estate. Other industries are controlled by big corporations too,” Ma Long said thoughtfully.

“Yes, the Invincible Gang is a big problem. They’re wealthy and deeply rooted. We have to survive in the cracks. But I believe Chenlong Club will grow strong one day. Then we can expand into other industries. As for the security company, we’ll leave it to Chu Yun and the others to establish the brand!” Ye Feng mused. Although the club industry’s development in the provincial capital was bleak, Chenlong Club’s reputation was slowly building. All it needed was time and capital—and once those arrived, it would naturally rise.